Historic New England

The Curtis family children in a tree, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12797-B

The image shows a group of children from the Curtis family sitting and climbing a tree at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. On the bottom row are William Curtis, Harriot Curtis, and Elinor Curtis. Above them in the second row is Frances Curtis with Margaret Curtis. Higher u...

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385134

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12797-B

Two unidentified children by the coast, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12798-B

The image shows two unidentified children by the rocky coast at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. One child is standing in the shallow water, wearing clothing, while the other child is bent over in a more active pose, possibly in swim attire.

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385135

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12798-B

View of Gloucester fishing fleet during storm, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12799-B

The image depicts a view of the Gloucester fishing fleet during a storm at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Large waves crash against rocky outcrops in the foreground, while several sailboats are visible on the horizon amidst the rough seas.

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385136

Ref. Code: PC023.001.002.12799-B

The Stone House, view of tennis court, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12800-B

The image depicts a view of The Stone House at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a tennis court with a net set up on the grass. The house is visible in the background, partially obscured by trees and situated on a rocky incline.

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385137

Ref. Code: PC023.001.002.12800-B

Rocky coastline, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12801-B

The image shows a rocky coastline at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Large, jagged rock formations dominate the foreground, creating a rugged natural landscape, with the ocean visible in the background.

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385138

Ref. Code: PC023.001.002.12801-B

Rocky coastline, three individuals seen in the distance, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12802-B

The image depicts a rocky coastline at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Three individuals can be seen in the distance standing on a prominent rocky outcrop overlooking the water. The foreground is filled with large, rugged rocks, and there is a tree visible on the left sid...

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385139

Ref. Code: PC023.001.002.12802-B

Curtis family children picking apples, from left to right: Harry Appleton Curtis, James Freeman Curtis, and Greely Stevenson Curtis, Jr., at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12803-B

The image shows Harry Appleton Curtis, James Freeman Curtis, and Greely Stevenson Curtis, Jr., picking apples at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Harry is standing and holding a basket, while the other two are sitting on the grass under a tree.

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385140

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12803-B

Greely Stevenson Curtis with some of his children in a horse-drawn carriage, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12804-B

The image shows Greely Stevenson Curtis sitting in a horse-drawn carriage with several of his children. The carriage is positioned on a dirt path at the Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. A horse is harnessed to the carriage, and trees and foliage can be seen in the backgrou...

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385141

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12804-B

The Curtis family around the dinner table, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12805-B

The image depicts the Curtis family gathered around a dining table at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Adults and children are seated, and the table is set with various dining items. A decorated mantel with plants and a clock sits in the background.

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385142

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12805-B

The Curtis family around the dinner table, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12806-B

The image depicts the Curtis family seated around a dinner table at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple individuals, both adults and children, gathered around a table with various items on it. The setting includes a decorated interior with framed artwork ...

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385143

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12806-B

The Stone House, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12807-B

The image depicts the Stone House at Sharksmouth Estate located in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The structure is made of large stone blocks and features a chimney, arched entrance, and multiple windows. A child is visible walking in front of the building.

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385144

Ref. Code: PC023.001.002.12807-B

Interior view of a room in the home of Greely Stevenson Curtis, 9 Pinckney Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 12808-B

The image depicts the interior of a room in the home of Greely Stevenson Curtis at 9 Pinckney Street, Boston, Massachusetts. It features a variety of decorative elements, including framed artwork, a bust on a shelf, and a mantelpiece adorned with a clock and vases. A small table with intricately car...

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385145

Ref. Code: PC023.001.004.12808-B

"Franny on steps", at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12809-B

The image shows Francis Greely Curtis sitting on stone steps surrounded by trees, reading a book. She is wearing a long dress and a hat adorned with flowers. The setting is at the Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1885

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385146

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12809-B

Group portrait of Harriot Sumner Appleton's children at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12810-B

The image is a group portrait of Harriot Sumner Appleton's children at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The children are standing outside in front of the Stone House and lined up from left to right: William Curtis, Frances Greely Curtis, Elinor Curtis, Greely Stevenson Curti...

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385147

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12810-B

Group portrait of Harriot Sumner Appleton's children at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12811-B

The image is a group portrait of Harriot Sumner Appleton's children at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The children are standing outside in front of the Stone House and lined up from left to right: William Curtis, Frances Greely Curtis, Elinor Curtis, Greely Stevenson Curti...

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385148

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12811-B

Group portrait of Harriot Sumner Curtis and Margaret Curtis, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12812-B

The image shows Harriot Sumner Curtis and Margaret Curtis, seated in chairs facing each other. They are located indoors at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Both children are wearing light-colored dresses, and one child holds an object in her left hand. The setting includes a...

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385149

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12812-B

Jezabel and colt by bars, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12813-B

The image shows two horses, Jezabel and a colt, standing behind rustic wooden bars at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a young girl wearing a hat and coat, facing the horses. A man is visible on the right, appearing to interact with the horses. ...

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385150

Ref. Code: PC023.001.003.12813-B

Jezabel and colt by stable, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12814-B

The image shows a person with a colt and a horse named Jezabel near a stable at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The stable has wooden siding and a window visible in the background. The man is dressed in work attire, including a cap and vest.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385151

Ref. Code: PC023.001.003.12814-B

Jezabel and colt in a field, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12815-B

The image depicts two horses, Jezabel and a colt, standing in a field at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. A man is also present, holding an object and interacting with the colt. The background includes trees and additional fields.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385152

Ref. Code: PC023.001.003.12815-B

Jezabel and colt in a field with Greely Stevenson Curtis, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12816-B

The image shows Greely Stevenson Curtis in a suit and bowler hat standing on a grassy field at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. He is holding a bucket and interacting with two horses, Jezabel and her colt. In the background, there are rolling hills and a few structures visib...

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385153

Ref. Code: PC023.001.003.12816-B

Portrait of Isabella Curtis in mantilla, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12824-B

The image is a portrait of Isabella Curtis who is wearing a mantilla and holding a fan. She is posed among foliage at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385154

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12824-B

Portrait of unidentified boy, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12834-B

The image shows a portrait of an unidentified boy seated on a bench at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. He is wearing a suit and a hat rests on the bench beside him. There is foliage and a stone structure in the background.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385155

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12834-B

Interior view of a room in the home of Greely Stevenson Curtis, 9 Pinckney Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 12843-B

The image shows the interior of a room in the home at 9 Pinckney Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The room features a sideboard with various decorative items on top, including a framed picture above it. There is a table with a tablecloth and a potted plant next to a window, and several small tables wi...

Date: ca. 1887

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385156

Ref. Code: PC023.001.004.12843-B

View from window of the Stone House, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12817-B

The image offers a view from the window of the Stone House at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are dense trees and foliage. Beyond the trees, the ocean is visible, with several islands in the distance.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385157

Ref. Code: PC023.001.002.12817-B

Two unidentified boys in ocean breakers, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12818-B

The image shows two unidentified boys near ocean breakers. One boy is standing on a rock looking towards the ocean, while the other is sitting on a nearby rock. The area is surrounded by rocks covered in seaweed.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385158

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12818-B

Portrait of Isabella Curtis, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12819-B

The image shows Isabella Curtis standing at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. She is leaning against a tree, with a stone pathway and brick structure visible in the background amidst a wooded area.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385159

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12819-B

Portrait of Margaret Curtis in winter outfit, 12820-B

The image shows Margaret Curtis wearing a winter outfit that includes a coat with large buttons and a hood. She is standing in front of a wooden fence.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385160

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12820-B

Group portrait of Margaret Curtis and Harriot Sumner Curtis, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12821-B

The image shows Margaret Curtis and Harriot Sumner Curtis seated in front of a doorway at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Both are wearing hats and plaid skirts, with their hands clasped in their laps. The door is flanked by climbing plants.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385161

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12821-B

Group portrait of Margaret Curtis and Harriot Sumner Curtis in garden, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12822-B

The image shows Margaret Curtis and Harriot Sumner Curtis, standing in a garden at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. They are both dressed in similar outfits with lace collars, and there are blooming flowers and a fountain visible in the background.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385162

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12822-B

Portrait of Elinor Curtis in a bonnet, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12823-B

The image is a portrait of Elinor Curtis, pictured in profile wearing a bonnet adorned with flowers. She is positioned in front of a backdrop of foliage at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385163

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12823-B

Group portrait of Harriot Sumner Curtis and Margaret Curtis on a rock, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12825-B

The image shows Harriot Sumner Curtis and Margaret Curtis seated on a rock. They are at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The background includes trees and foliage.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385164

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12825-B

Family cat, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12826-B

The image shows the family cat sitting on a grassy area at the Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Another animal is partially visible on the left side of the image. The cat appears to be wearing a collar.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385165

Ref. Code: PC023.001.003.12826-B

Greely Stevenson Curtis by a fountain, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12827-B

The image depicts Greely Stevenson Curtis seated near a fountain at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. He is wearing a bowler hat and holding a walking stick. The fountain is multi-tiered and decorative, with trees and rocks visible in the background.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385166

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12827-B

Group portrait of Eleanor Appleton and Isabella Curtis in yard, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12828-B

The image shows Eleanor Appleton and Isabella Curtis standing in a yard at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. They are dressed in long skirts and hats and are positioned in front of a tree and fence. Isabella holds a parasol and flowers.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385167

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12828-B

Eleanor Appleton and Isabella Curtis dressed as "Bluebeard and Sister Anne", Boston, Massachusetts, 12829-B

The image shows Eleanor Appleton and Isabella Curtis dressed in costume as "Bluebeard and Sister Anne" at a family residence in Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385168

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12829-B

Group portrait of Harriot Sumner Curtis and James Freeman Curtis holding a cat, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12830-B

The image shows Harriot Sumner Curtis and James Freeman Curtis sitting closely together. They are both holding a cat on their laps. The setting is identified as the Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The children are dressed in warm clothing and they are wearing hats. The ba...

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385169

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12830-B

Portrait of Harry Curtis with a dog, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12831-B

The image shows Harry Curtis seated on a bench next to a dog at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. He is wearing a jacket, shorts, and a hat. He is gently holding the dog, which has curly fur. The background features a stone wall covered with climbing plants.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385170

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12831-B

Group portrait of William Curtis and Margaret Curtis, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12832-B

The image is a group portrait of William Curtis and Margaret Curtis, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. William is seated on a chair, holding a Margaret on his lap. They are surrounded by flowers and greenery.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385171

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12832-B

Group portrait of Frazier Curtis and James Freeman Curtis climbing on a wall, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12833-B

The image shows Frazier Curtis and James Freeman Curtis climbing on a wall at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. They are surrounded by leafy vines, and Frazier is seated on a beam while James leans towards him on the beam.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385172

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12833-B

Portrait of unidentified girl, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12835-B

The image is a portrait of an unidentified girl seated on a bench at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. She is wearing a buttoned dress with ruffled details and a hat adorned with a ribbon. The background includes part of a building with climbing plants.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385173

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12835-B

Portrait of Cousin Maria Goodwin, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12836-B

The image shows Cousin Maria Goodwin seated in a wicker chair on the porch of Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. She is wearing a dark, layered dress with a white lace collar and a bonnet, and she holds a small book or pamphlet in her lap. The background features a wooden de...

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385174

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12836-B

Portrait of Greely Stevenson Curtis, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12837-B

The image shows Greely Stevenson Curtis seated on a wooden chair at the Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. He is wearing a suit, a bowler hat, and a tie. His hands are resting on his lap and he is positioned against a stone wall backdrop.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385175

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12837-B

Group portrait of Greely Stevenson Curtis, Jr., and Harry Appleton Curtis, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12838-B

The image depicts Greely Stevenson Curtis, Jr. and Harry Appleton Curtis, posing at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. They are standing near a doorway, with Harry facing the camera and Greely in profile. The boys are dressed in period attire with knee-length pants and stockin...

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385176

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12838-B

Portrait of Margaret Curtis by fountain, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12839-B

Margaret Curtis is standing next to a decorative fountain at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The fountain is ornate, with plants growing in its upper basin. The background includes grass and a tree trunk.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385177

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12839-B

Portrait of Margaret Curtis by fountain, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12840-B

Margaret Curtis is standing next to a decorative fountain at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The fountain is ornate, with plants growing in its upper basin. The background includes grass and a tree trunk.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385178

Ref. Code: PC023.001.001.12840-B

Italian door knocker, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12841-B

The image shows an Italian door knocker at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The knocker is intricately designed in the shape of a winged dragon on a wooden door.

Date: ca. 1886

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385179

Ref. Code: PC023.001.002.12841-B

View of the Stone House, unidentified girl with small wagon standing in front, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12842-B

The image shows a stone house partially covered with ivy at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. In the foreground, an unidentified girl is standing with a small wagon on a lawn near a paved walkway. The house features distinctive architectural details and trees are visible in...

Date: ca. 1887

Collection: Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

GUSN: 385180

Ref. Code: PC023.001.002.12842-B